Nils Landgren - Christmas With My Friends 2026

In the organizer's words:

Shortly before the fourth Advent, Nils Landgren brings his legendary "Christmas With My Friends" project to Monheim am Rhein. Although the Swedish trombonist has already performed on the biggest stages in his global career, this evening is also a premiere for him - it is his first concert in the impressive setting of the Kulturraffinerie K714. In his 70th anniversary year, "Mr. Red Horn" celebrates the festival of friendship together with long-time musical companions such as Jonas Knutsson, Johan Norberg and an outstanding vocal ensemble including Ida Sand, Sharon Dyall, Jessica Pilnäs and Jeanette Köhn.

Instead of kitschy effects, the formation relies on a clear, reduced musical language that harmoniously combines jazz, soul and Scandinavian tradition. The repertoire ranges from traditional Swedish chorales and German classics such as "Silent Night" to swinging jazz and soulful soul ballads. A baroque hymn can transition seamlessly into a relaxed blues rhythm, while pop accents provide a modern lightness. Nils Landgren's distinctive, soft trombone playing and his gentle vocals are embedded in a soundscape of acoustic guitars, saxophone and piano. The singers' four-part choral passages in particular lend the program a spiritual depth. "Christmas With My Friends" is a personal musical Christmas story that combines tradition and new beginnings in a unique way.

Instrumentation:

Nils Landgren trombone
Jonas Knutsson saxophone
Johan Norberg guitar
Clas Lassbo Bass
Ida Sand piano
Ida Sand, Sharon Dyall, Jessica Pilnäs, Jeanette Köhn Vocals

Admission: 7 pm

Price information:

Prices plus online fee